Woodchuck cider gets eaten up by Magner’s C&C in big sell

The Dublin-based C&C Beverage Group, owners of Irish cider Magners, have purchased the the Vermont Hard Cider Company, the makers of Woodchuck Cider, for $305 million.

The New York Times reports on the new acquisition for the Irish C&C Group. With the new purchase, C&C Group will come into ownership of Woodchuck Cider, the largest cider brand in the US, and one of the Irish brand’s rivals.

Looking to expand in the US, C&C Group will be adding Woodchuck Cider to their catalog of beverages including Magners, Bulmers and Gaymers.